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**142. The Web of Deceit Unravels**

Lin Chao's eyes remained fixed on the screen, his mind racing with the implications of Old Ghost's true identity. The revelation had shaken him to his core, and he couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden beneath the surface.

"Chao, what's wrong?" Lin Feng asked, noticing his friend's distraction.

Lin Chao's gaze slowly shifted back to the present, and he forced a smile onto his face. "Nothing, just thinking about Old Ghost's betrayal. It's hard to believe he was working with the Dark Council all along."

"I know, right?" Lin Feng nodded in agreement. "I never trusted him, but I didn't think he was capable of such treachery."

Lin Chao's expression turned grim. "You're right. Old Ghost was always too good to be true. I should have seen this coming."

As the two friends began to discuss the implications of Old Ghost's betrayal, a sudden burst of laughter echoed through the chat channel.

"Hey, guys! I just got the most epic kill in the Dark Temple!" Mei Mei exclaimed, her voice bubbly with excitement.

Lin Chao's eyes flickered toward the chat window, his mind momentarily distracted from the turmoil brewing within him. "Congratulations, Mei Mei! How did you manage it?"

Mei Mei's response was met with a chorus of congratulations and cheers from the rest of the team. Lin Chao's gaze lingered on the chat window, his thoughts drifting back to the Dark Temple. He had been meaning to run the dungeon with his team, but now he wondered if it was worth the risk.

"Hey, guys? Can we put the Dark Temple on hold for now?" Lin Chao asked, his tone somber.

The team's chatter died down, and Mei Mei's laughter was replaced with a mixture of concern and curiosity. "What's going on, Chao? You're acting strange."

Lin Chao hesitated, unsure of how to reveal the truth. He glanced at Lin Feng, who seemed to sense the tension in the air.

"Let's take a vote," Lin Feng suggested, his voice calm and measured. "If everyone agrees, we can postpone the Dark Temple for now."

The team's response was unanimous. Lin Chao's gaze met Lin Feng's, and he knew that his friend was trying to protect him from the fallout. But Lin Chao was more determined than ever to uncover the truth behind Old Ghost's betrayal.

As the team began to disperse, Lin Chao's thoughts turned back to the mystery. He knew that Old Ghost's betrayal was just the tip of the iceberg, and he was more determined than ever to unravel the web of deceit that had ensnared him.

Little did he know, however, that the truth was about to reveal itself in the most unexpected way...

And with that thought, Lin Chao's eyes locked onto the screen, his mind racing with the possibilities. The game was far from over, and the stakes were about to get a lot higher.